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Child Support

Recent Posts in Child Support Category

  • Do Incarcerated Parents Pay Child Support in Kentucky?

    A large percentage of men and women in our nation’s state and federal prisons are parents whose parental rights have not been terminated. Since both parents are expected to financially support their child, incarcerated parents with parental rights still have this obligation. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), “As of Dec. 31, 2015, there were approximately 1.53 ...
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  • Health Insurance & Child Support in a Kentucky Divorce

    Health insurance is a big cost in the US, one that should be taken into consideration when determining child support. Although there are child support calculators and guidelines that are used to evaluate each parent’s income, expenses, and child rearing costs, based on time spent with your child, there are factors such as health insurance and medical expenses that also come into play. If you are ...
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  • Can My Child’s Extracurricular Activities Affect Child Support?

    Who Pays for Your Child’s Activities After Divorce? If your child is involved in after-school activities, costs can add up quickly. You may be wondering if these extracurricular costs can be included in your child support. While there is no specific legal requirement for child support to cover these costs, many courts will rule for a modification of child support from the non-custodial parent to ...
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  • How Remarriage in Kentucky Affects Alimony & Child Support

    Once a divorce is finalized, it is not uncommon for one or both parties to remarry a few years—or a few months—later down the road. It is important to understand that remarriage can affect several aspects of a divorce decree, including alimony and child support . How Remarriage Affects Spousal Support Obligations When a supported spouse remarries, alimony automatically ends. However, it is ...
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  • Can I Get Child Support for My Adult Child?

    Generally, child support ends when the child reaches the age of majority. However, when a child is unable to support himself or herself due to a mental or physical disability, most courts also find that a parent has a duty to support the adult child. If you are seeking continued child support for your adult child, it is crucial that you seek the assistance of an attorney who has experience in ...
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  • Can I Modify My Child Support Order?

    In the state of Kentucky, child support is determined by a number of factors, including the income of both parents, ability of both parents to financially support the child, and other aspects. Courts will often use the Kentucky child support guidelines outlined in KRS 403.212. Child support orders are binding, and each party must abide by the stipulations. Failure to do so could result in serious ...
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